Bleak sports
Namaskar,
It is very unfortunate that only the "glorious" aspects of sports are highly touted - things like rewards, championships, fame, money, and star power etc. Yet very little is said about the vast numbers of athletes who are broken, left behind, overlooked and left for dead - even killed. Now an increasing number of suicide cases are cropping up yet they remain drowned out by the sheer onslaught of star-powered stories.
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Children and students today primarily hear about the glorified tales of those superstars. They get a one-sided portrait; they do not get the facts - i.e. the full picture. Not surprisingly, they run after that stardom, not aware of the overwhelming odds against them and the many pitfalls along the way.
Dreams shattered & life is a mess
To youths, the rewards of being a star athlete are grand. That is why they become so enamoured. Yet they do not know about the millions who got hurt and looked over in trying to become a star. For every single all-star there are hundreds of thousands who were left behind, crippled, or even destroyed. In that process their lives got ruined: Their bodies are broken; their dreams were shattered; their psychic faculty remains undeveloped (lack of schooling) or harmed (concussion etc).
The main objection is that common people are not aware about the everyday tales of athletes getting hurt, abused, and used. It happens on and off the field. So many gifted athletes who committed a large part of their schooling to sports could not get success. They were disregarded by teachers in school, promised the rainbow by coaches in the gym, and cheated by opportunistic agents on the street. Their lives became a seething mess and in the end they were left with an ailing body, no education, and zero self-esteem. This is the tragic tale that nobody hears. Instead people only think of the accolades given to stars and how they are worshiped as heroes.
Children and students today primarily hear about the glorified tales of those superstars. They get a one-sided portrait; they do not get the facts - i.e. the full picture. Not surprisingly, they run after that stardom, not aware of the overwhelming odds against them and the many pitfalls along the way.
Dreams shattered & life is a mess
To youths, the rewards of being a star athlete are grand. That is why they become so enamoured. Yet they do not know about the millions who got hurt and looked over in trying to become a star. For every single all-star there are hundreds of thousands who were left behind, crippled, or even destroyed. In that process their lives got ruined: Their bodies are broken; their dreams were shattered; their psychic faculty remains undeveloped (lack of schooling) or harmed (concussion etc).
The main objection is that common people are not aware about the everyday tales of athletes getting hurt, abused, and used. It happens on and off the field. So many gifted athletes who committed a large part of their schooling to sports could not get success. They were disregarded by teachers in school, promised the rainbow by coaches in the gym, and cheated by opportunistic agents on the street. Their lives became a seething mess and in the end they were left with an ailing body, no education, and zero self-esteem. This is the tragic tale that nobody hears. Instead people only think of the accolades given to stars and how they are worshiped as heroes.
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Businesses and top capitalists earn huge money off of the talents of one player. In trying to find that star, those same capitalists destroy the lives of countless hopefuls. That is the bigger picture that everyone needs to be aware about.
How women suffer
Then there is the matter of gender: Up until the time of puberty girls and boys have quite similar physical capacities. Upon reaching puberty, females undergo changes that are vastly different from their male counterparts. Their physical prowess decreases and they can no longer run as fast as they once could. Baba describes this phenomenon in His discourses on bio-psychology.
Yet still women aim to compete in sports designed for men. That is why in sports like basketball, football (soccer), and hockey etc, females experience a huge number of injuries. Even though they are competing against other women - not men - their bodies cannot endure the punishment of those games. In particular, women suffer from an excessive number of broken bones, as well as a high degree of ligament damage. Yet in this capitalist, male-dominated system, young females are encouraged and pushed to excel in sports, leaving many young ladies with life compromising injuries and scars.
Businesses and top capitalists earn huge money off of the talents of one player. In trying to find that star, those same capitalists destroy the lives of countless hopefuls. That is the bigger picture that everyone needs to be aware about.
How women suffer
Then there is the matter of gender: Up until the time of puberty girls and boys have quite similar physical capacities. Upon reaching puberty, females undergo changes that are vastly different from their male counterparts. Their physical prowess decreases and they can no longer run as fast as they once could. Baba describes this phenomenon in His discourses on bio-psychology.
Yet still women aim to compete in sports designed for men. That is why in sports like basketball, football (soccer), and hockey etc, females experience a huge number of injuries. Even though they are competing against other women - not men - their bodies cannot endure the punishment of those games. In particular, women suffer from an excessive number of broken bones, as well as a high degree of ligament damage. Yet in this capitalist, male-dominated system, young females are encouraged and pushed to excel in sports, leaving many young ladies with life compromising injuries and scars.
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Majority are hurt, broken & forgotten
Parents and guardians should understand the situation and what is at stake; furthermore they should educate and warn impressionable youths. Everyone - especially students - should be poignantly aware of the vast numbers of people who get seriously hurt in athletics. They become physically disabled and even mentally compromised such as when a concussion ruins a person's ability to concentrate. Due to repeated head trauma, many retired stars suffer from chronic depression, Alzheimer's disease, and even commit suicide. Once people are fully aware of all the ramifications, then they can make more educated and responsible choices with regards to athletics.
It is when people ignore this problem and the mass media only propagates the glories that youths get a terribly skewed impression about sports and athletics. Then they think it is only about making money and being a star. The advertisers and corporate giants feed into this frenzy in order to make millions and billions from sports. Around the globe, sports is a mega-billion dollar enterprise where TV rights and contracts are astronomical. There is huge, huge money to be made. So the powers-that-be cover up the dark side in order to breed more star athletes. Yet in that process, so many innocent and idealistic youths crash and burn - left to fend for themselves with no one cheering them on.
Majority are hurt, broken & forgotten
Parents and guardians should understand the situation and what is at stake; furthermore they should educate and warn impressionable youths. Everyone - especially students - should be poignantly aware of the vast numbers of people who get seriously hurt in athletics. They become physically disabled and even mentally compromised such as when a concussion ruins a person's ability to concentrate. Due to repeated head trauma, many retired stars suffer from chronic depression, Alzheimer's disease, and even commit suicide. Once people are fully aware of all the ramifications, then they can make more educated and responsible choices with regards to athletics.
It is when people ignore this problem and the mass media only propagates the glories that youths get a terribly skewed impression about sports and athletics. Then they think it is only about making money and being a star. The advertisers and corporate giants feed into this frenzy in order to make millions and billions from sports. Around the globe, sports is a mega-billion dollar enterprise where TV rights and contracts are astronomical. There is huge, huge money to be made. So the powers-that-be cover up the dark side in order to breed more star athletes. Yet in that process, so many innocent and idealistic youths crash and burn - left to fend for themselves with no one cheering them on.
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It is like the lottery. On TV they only announce the lottery winner and do not tell the story of the many masses of people who waste their money on the lottery. They do not depict those losers, disappointments, and suicides. That dark tale is not told. Sports follows this same pattern.Education is needed so youths can learn the many pitfalls, dangers, and deaths that occur when common people compete in sports and competitive games.
Physical fitness is key
Certainly physical exercise is a necessary component for leading a healthy life. Then one can utilise their body and mind to serve Parama Purusa and His creation. For safe exercises, Baba has given kaoshikii, tandava, and asanas. In those exercises there is little chance of injury, and tremendous scope for physical, psychic and spiritual development. Sadguru Baba has designated asanas, kaoshikii and tandava as the main practices for exercising the physical body. In various discourses, Baba has clearly stated that the asanas and dances prescribed in Ananda Marga exercise the glands thereby keeping both body and mind full of vital energy and positive spirit. Plus, as we all know, Baba advocates taking a brisk walk everyday.
Ananda Marga philosophy states, "Walk in the fresh air...If the body does not work up a sufficient sweat, then you should know that you have not taken the air properly." (1)
Sports & games in AM: participation not elitism
Games and sports are also encouraged in Ananda Marga.
Ananda Marga philosophy says, "They will be able to devote ample time to such activities as sports, literary pursuits and spiritual practices." (2)
By His above teaching it is clear and very evident that Baba places great value on sports. But that value is radically different from the way sports is valued in the present era. Baba places emphasis on maximum participation in games and sports so that all may get the benefit. In contrast, the commercialization of sports is based on highlighting elite athletes who play the game while the rest of the society watches. Baba does not approve of this later method.
It is like the lottery. On TV they only announce the lottery winner and do not tell the story of the many masses of people who waste their money on the lottery. They do not depict those losers, disappointments, and suicides. That dark tale is not told. Sports follows this same pattern.Education is needed so youths can learn the many pitfalls, dangers, and deaths that occur when common people compete in sports and competitive games.
Physical fitness is key
Certainly physical exercise is a necessary component for leading a healthy life. Then one can utilise their body and mind to serve Parama Purusa and His creation. For safe exercises, Baba has given kaoshikii, tandava, and asanas. In those exercises there is little chance of injury, and tremendous scope for physical, psychic and spiritual development. Sadguru Baba has designated asanas, kaoshikii and tandava as the main practices for exercising the physical body. In various discourses, Baba has clearly stated that the asanas and dances prescribed in Ananda Marga exercise the glands thereby keeping both body and mind full of vital energy and positive spirit. Plus, as we all know, Baba advocates taking a brisk walk everyday.
Ananda Marga philosophy states, "Walk in the fresh air...If the body does not work up a sufficient sweat, then you should know that you have not taken the air properly." (1)
Sports & games in AM: participation not elitism
Games and sports are also encouraged in Ananda Marga.
Ananda Marga philosophy says, "They will be able to devote ample time to such activities as sports, literary pursuits and spiritual practices." (2)
By His above teaching it is clear and very evident that Baba places great value on sports. But that value is radically different from the way sports is valued in the present era. Baba places emphasis on maximum participation in games and sports so that all may get the benefit. In contrast, the commercialization of sports is based on highlighting elite athletes who play the game while the rest of the society watches. Baba does not approve of this later method.
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During general darshan and DMC, Baba would select and allow all kinds of people to do tandava and kaoshikii. He would not select only the same people again and again. It is not that only the best dancers would be put on display. Baba wants that everyone should participate in their personal daily routine; and during general darshan and DMC, Baba would welcome anyone's participation. In fact He would rotate new people into the cycle. Because Baba's clear directive is that kaoshikii and tandava are for all - not just for the elite few. His aim is to encourage all to participate.
In contrast, to participate in sports in today's competitive society, such as for a school team - let alone semi-pro or even pro sports - one must train day-long to be good enough to play. In that way, only a small percentage compete in sports while most of the so-called modern world has turned into a society of spectators or "couch potatoes". They become awed watching highly-trained athletes compete and they think their job is to sit, watch, and spend lots of money on tickets and memorabilia. In that way the theme and essence of sports becomes lost. Sports has become an industry or capitalist venture.
“Physically fit, mentally developed, & spiritually elevated”
Baba distinctly advises that sports and games are for cent-per-cent participation by all. Plus Baba wants that we practice asanas, mudras, and bandhas. In individual live everyone must do these regularly, i.e. twice daily. At the same time, on the collective level, Baba does appreciate healthy competition with respect to sports and games. That is why there are kaoshikii and tandava competitions where Baba would even distribute prizes at DMC. Plus at SSAC camps, games and sports were organized in the form of tournaments and competitions.
During general darshan and DMC, Baba would select and allow all kinds of people to do tandava and kaoshikii. He would not select only the same people again and again. It is not that only the best dancers would be put on display. Baba wants that everyone should participate in their personal daily routine; and during general darshan and DMC, Baba would welcome anyone's participation. In fact He would rotate new people into the cycle. Because Baba's clear directive is that kaoshikii and tandava are for all - not just for the elite few. His aim is to encourage all to participate.
In contrast, to participate in sports in today's competitive society, such as for a school team - let alone semi-pro or even pro sports - one must train day-long to be good enough to play. In that way, only a small percentage compete in sports while most of the so-called modern world has turned into a society of spectators or "couch potatoes". They become awed watching highly-trained athletes compete and they think their job is to sit, watch, and spend lots of money on tickets and memorabilia. In that way the theme and essence of sports becomes lost. Sports has become an industry or capitalist venture.
“Physically fit, mentally developed, & spiritually elevated”
Baba distinctly advises that sports and games are for cent-per-cent participation by all. Plus Baba wants that we practice asanas, mudras, and bandhas. In individual live everyone must do these regularly, i.e. twice daily. At the same time, on the collective level, Baba does appreciate healthy competition with respect to sports and games. That is why there are kaoshikii and tandava competitions where Baba would even distribute prizes at DMC. Plus at SSAC camps, games and sports were organized in the form of tournaments and competitions.
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Yet all along, the main message Baba has given is that everyone should exercise and keep their physical body in good condition while still striving for psychic and psycho-spiritual development.
Ananda Marga philosophy guides us, "Be physically fit, mentally developed and spiritually elevated." (3)
So Baba's message is that everyone should exercise regularly and keep their physical body healthy and disease-free. Games and sports are for all - not just elite athletes as has happened with the commercialization of sports in this capitalist era.
One other clear-cut benefit of sports is what is often termed as the "intangibles", i.e. the non-physical benefits of sports. These qualities include teamwork, leadership, spiritedness, perseverance, friendship, and so much more. These qualities are not found in the rule book nor can they be tangibly measured, but these also stand as an important aspect and benefit of sports. Any coach, manager or announcer will tell you that. For this reason also Baba fully encourages everyone - especially youths - to participate in both individual and team sports and games.
Main problem with sports today
As stated above, the tragedy is that in today's overly-competitive, commercial market, sports has become an avenue primarily for the elite where so many are fallen, injured and killed. Training is intense and big corporate sponsorships are more concerned with profit than with the health and well-being of the athletes. Unfortunately, this defective mentality has even invaded our high school level sports. So in today's environment, sports have often become a hazard. Yet, this is not what is usually reported in the newspapers and on-line; rather most headlines glorify the top stars and generally overlook those who suffered injury, illness, disability and even death. This has gone on for decades and decades. One more dark tale that comes to the fore is that of the steroid. But even then they only label those users as cheaters. Rarely do they highlight the health issues. Thus, many a person takes steroids in hopes of never getting caught, unaware of the many health hazards and risks involved.
Yet all along, the main message Baba has given is that everyone should exercise and keep their physical body in good condition while still striving for psychic and psycho-spiritual development.
Ananda Marga philosophy guides us, "Be physically fit, mentally developed and spiritually elevated." (3)
So Baba's message is that everyone should exercise regularly and keep their physical body healthy and disease-free. Games and sports are for all - not just elite athletes as has happened with the commercialization of sports in this capitalist era.
One other clear-cut benefit of sports is what is often termed as the "intangibles", i.e. the non-physical benefits of sports. These qualities include teamwork, leadership, spiritedness, perseverance, friendship, and so much more. These qualities are not found in the rule book nor can they be tangibly measured, but these also stand as an important aspect and benefit of sports. Any coach, manager or announcer will tell you that. For this reason also Baba fully encourages everyone - especially youths - to participate in both individual and team sports and games.
Main problem with sports today
As stated above, the tragedy is that in today's overly-competitive, commercial market, sports has become an avenue primarily for the elite where so many are fallen, injured and killed. Training is intense and big corporate sponsorships are more concerned with profit than with the health and well-being of the athletes. Unfortunately, this defective mentality has even invaded our high school level sports. So in today's environment, sports have often become a hazard. Yet, this is not what is usually reported in the newspapers and on-line; rather most headlines glorify the top stars and generally overlook those who suffered injury, illness, disability and even death. This has gone on for decades and decades. One more dark tale that comes to the fore is that of the steroid. But even then they only label those users as cheaters. Rarely do they highlight the health issues. Thus, many a person takes steroids in hopes of never getting caught, unaware of the many health hazards and risks involved.
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Conclusion
Baba has graciously prescribed the perfect system for living a healthy, balanced life. Baba guides us that our human personality is three fold: Physical, psychic, and spiritual. We must not neglect any sphere; we must not neglect physical exercise. If we follow Baba's system and do asanas, kaoshikii and tandava, and keep attuned to His other guidelines like walking etc, then we will best be able to serve Him and propagate Ananda Marga ideals. Then our bodies will not become crippled and incapacitated at an early or even late age.
Namaskar,
In Him,
Dharma Jyoti
~ In-depth study ~
Ananda Vanii says, "...In order to march ahead on the road of human welfare, we will have to strengthen ourselves in all the arena of life. The complete seeds of welfare in all the spheres – physical, mental, moral, social and spiritual – are embedded in the sixteen points. Hence be firm on the sixteen points." (4)
In 2015, 5,376 pedestrians and 818 bicyclists were killed in crashes with motor vehicles (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Traffic Safety Facts). These two modes accounted for 17.7 percent of the 35,092 total U.S. fatalities that year.
Conclusion
Baba has graciously prescribed the perfect system for living a healthy, balanced life. Baba guides us that our human personality is three fold: Physical, psychic, and spiritual. We must not neglect any sphere; we must not neglect physical exercise. If we follow Baba's system and do asanas, kaoshikii and tandava, and keep attuned to His other guidelines like walking etc, then we will best be able to serve Him and propagate Ananda Marga ideals. Then our bodies will not become crippled and incapacitated at an early or even late age.
Namaskar,
In Him,
Dharma Jyoti
~ In-depth study ~
Ananda Vanii says, "...In order to march ahead on the road of human welfare, we will have to strengthen ourselves in all the arena of life. The complete seeds of welfare in all the spheres – physical, mental, moral, social and spiritual – are embedded in the sixteen points. Hence be firm on the sixteen points." (4)
In 2015, 5,376 pedestrians and 818 bicyclists were killed in crashes with motor vehicles (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Traffic Safety Facts). These two modes accounted for 17.7 percent of the 35,092 total U.S. fatalities that year.
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In US more than 3.5 million injuries each year
~ Courtesy of Hopkins Medicine ~
In the U.S., about 30 million children and teens participate in some form of organized sports, and more than 3.5 million injuries each year, which cause some loss of time of participation, are experienced by the participants. Almost one-third of all injuries incurred in childhood are sports-related injuries. By far, the most common injuries are sprains and strains.
Obviously, some sports are more dangerous than others. For example, contact sports such as football can be expected to result in a higher number of injuries than a noncontact sport such as swimming. However, all types of sports have a potential for injury, whether from the trauma of contact with other players or from overuse or misuse of a body part.
The following statistics are from the National SAFE KIDS Campaign and the American Academy of Pediatrics:
Injury rates:
Types of sports & recreational activities
Consider these estimated injury statistics for 2009 from the Consumer Product Safety Commission:
References
1. Yogic Treatments, Appendix E
2. Problems of the Day, Point #9
3. Prout Nutshell, part 21, Nuclear Revolution
4. Ananda Vanii #45
Those who experience Baba dreams dream are truly fortunate
“Then cannot those dreamy persons do any good to the society? Yes, certainly they can, and in a better way. This state of drowsiness is not dullness or crudeness; rather it is the golden opportunity to fully utilize one’s existence by touching the feet of Táraka Brahma, as long as there is life.” (1)
Reference
1. Namah Shivaya Shantaya, Shiva's Teachings – 2 (continued) (Discourse 16)
Way to overcome talkativeness
In US more than 3.5 million injuries each year
~ Courtesy of Hopkins Medicine ~
In the U.S., about 30 million children and teens participate in some form of organized sports, and more than 3.5 million injuries each year, which cause some loss of time of participation, are experienced by the participants. Almost one-third of all injuries incurred in childhood are sports-related injuries. By far, the most common injuries are sprains and strains.
Obviously, some sports are more dangerous than others. For example, contact sports such as football can be expected to result in a higher number of injuries than a noncontact sport such as swimming. However, all types of sports have a potential for injury, whether from the trauma of contact with other players or from overuse or misuse of a body part.
The following statistics are from the National SAFE KIDS Campaign and the American Academy of Pediatrics:
Injury rates:
- More than 3.5 million children ages 14 and younger get hurt annually playing sports or participating in recreational activities.
- Although death from a sports injury is rare, the leading cause of death from a sports-related injury is a brain injury.
- Sports
and recreational activities contribute to approximately 21 percent of
all traumatic brain injuries among American children.
- Almost
50 percent of head injuries sustained in sports or recreational
activities occur during bicycling, skateboarding, or skating incidents.
- More
than 775,000 children, ages 14 and younger, are treated in hospital
emergency rooms for sports-related injuries each year. Most of the
injuries occurred as a result of falls, being struck by an object,
collisions, and overexertion during unorganized or informal sports
activities.
Types of sports & recreational activities
Consider these estimated injury statistics for 2009 from the Consumer Product Safety Commission:
- Basketball. More than 170,000 children ages 5 to 14 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for basketball-related injuries.
- Baseball
and softball. Nearly 110,000 children ages 5 to 14 were treated in
hospital emergency rooms for baseball-related injuries. Baseball also
has the highest fatality rate among sports for children ages 5 to 14,
with three to four children dying from baseball injuries each year.
- Bicycling. More than 200,000 children ages 5 to 14 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for bicycle-related injuries.
- Football. Almost 215,000 children ages 5 to 14 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for football-related injuries.
- Ice hockey. More than 20,000 children ages 5 to 14 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for ice hockey-related injuries.
- In-line
and roller skating. More than 47,000 children ages 5 to 14 were treated
in hospital emergency rooms for in-line skating-related injuries.
- Skateboarding.
More than 66,000 children ages 5 to 14 were treated in hospital
emergency rooms for skateboarding-related injuries.
- Sledding
or toboggan. More than 16,000 children ages 5 to 14 were treated in
hospital emergency rooms for sledding-related injuries.
- Snow skiing or snowboarding. More than 25,000 children ages 5 to 14 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for snow boarding and snow skiing-related injuries.
- Soccer. About 88,000 children ages 5 to 14 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for soccer-related injuries.
- Trampolines. About 65,000 children ages 14 and under were treated in hospital emergency rooms for trampoline-related injuries.
References
1. Yogic Treatments, Appendix E
2. Problems of the Day, Point #9
3. Prout Nutshell, part 21, Nuclear Revolution
4. Ananda Vanii #45
== Section: Important Teaching ==
Those who experience Baba dreams dream are truly fortunate
Svapne táre dekhechinuAnanda Marga philosophy states, “In the lives of many people, a time may come when their days are full of the thorns of miseries, but at night, during dream, they transcend their pains and pleasures. Then, meeting their Iśt́a in dream, they beam with joy and laughter in the ocean of bliss. All the sufferings and sorrows of their lives, great or small, merge into that indescribable ocean of bliss. Those who experience this type of dream are truly fortunate. It is they who can say,”
Svapne hálo paricay
Svapne bhála besechinu
Dekhechinu premamay.
[I saw Him in a dream
In dream I made His acquaintance,
In dream I loved Him,
I called to Him, “O Lord full of love.”]
Cokhe dekhá pái nákoAnanda Marga philosophy states, “Even in the waking state their lives are drenched in the drowsy sweetness of that dreamy atmosphere, and then in their lives, that dream becomes a reality. As a result, the waking state for them becomes meaningless.”
Dekhá hay mane mane
Se milan sundara
Sakala duhkhahara
Svapne báṋciyá tháki
Bhule tháki jágarańe.
[I do not see Him with my eyes,
I see Him in my mind;
In that beautiful meeting,
All sorrows disappear;
In dream I am alive –
In waking, I forget.]
“Then cannot those dreamy persons do any good to the society? Yes, certainly they can, and in a better way. This state of drowsiness is not dullness or crudeness; rather it is the golden opportunity to fully utilize one’s existence by touching the feet of Táraka Brahma, as long as there is life.” (1)
Reference
1. Namah Shivaya Shantaya, Shiva's Teachings – 2 (continued) (Discourse 16)
== Section: Important Teaching ==
WT conduct rule says, "You will cultivate the practice of maonbrata (vow of silence) at least half an hour every day during working hours." (1)
Note: In the above conduct rule Baba is giving the solution of one common problem. Because many suffer from the mental disease of gossiping needlessly. It can happen to anyone but certain Wts are more indulged because they talk all day long. Even if a kiirtan program is going on then still they are sitting and talking non-stop. So this is the bad habit of some Wts.
To stop this Baba has given the aforementioned conduct rule. So if anyone is not following Baba's above guideline then they should be encouraged (or pressurized) to practice it. And by that way they will gain control over their negative habit of talking uselessly. Indeed by that way one can make the extroverted mind introverted.
in Him,
Gagan
Note: In the above conduct rule Baba is giving the solution of one common problem. Because many suffer from the mental disease of gossiping needlessly. It can happen to anyone but certain Wts are more indulged because they talk all day long. Even if a kiirtan program is going on then still they are sitting and talking non-stop. So this is the bad habit of some Wts.
To stop this Baba has given the aforementioned conduct rule. So if anyone is not following Baba's above guideline then they should be encouraged (or pressurized) to practice it. And by that way they will gain control over their negative habit of talking uselessly. Indeed by that way one can make the extroverted mind introverted.
in Him,
Gagan
References
1. Fourteen Points: Point #9
1. Fourteen Points: Point #9
